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Amid criticism, Meta reins in new AI tool that automatically accessed public Instagram images
53+ min ago (226+ words) Meta has pulled the plug on a feature of a recently launched AI tool following criticism that it made Instagram accounts fodder for use in creating AI-generated images. The move on Friday came less than a week after the parent…...
As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (873+ words) HARRISBURG, Pa. " As the explosive energy demand of artificial intelligence spurs a renaissance for fossil fuels, renewable energy allies are trying to ensure that massive data centers will be powered by climate-friendly sources, too. Lawmakers in states with stronger climate…...
AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (963+ words) NEW YORK " Launching an artificial intelligence tool to take notes and summarize important information from a virtual meeting can be alluring. Seconds after one of the agents attends an hour-long video conference, it can deliver a recap of key points…...
News outlets urge a judge to sanction Open AI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (260+ words) Matt O'Brien And Jocelyn Noveck NEW YORK " The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on Open AI, escalating a fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape…...
South Korean law targeting 'fake news' takes effect as journalists' groups raise concerns
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (487+ words) SEOUL " South Korea began enforcing a law Tuesday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship. Journalists and civil liberties…...
Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (59+ words) WSLS Red card furor puts Trump and Infantino's relationship under the spotlight again Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new…...
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (612+ words) ATHENS " Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help with a massive blaze burning for more than three days. Authorities urged residents in parts of Thessaloniki,…...
A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI
1+ week, 2+ day ago (674+ words) With their numbers already in decline, secretaries and administrative assistants face another growing threat: artificial intelligence tools like Chat GPT and Claude that can accomplish aspects of their workload with a tap. Employment projection data offers a grim outlook for…...
Open AI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
1+ week, 3+ day ago (251+ words) NEW YORK " "Artificial," Luca Guadagnino's starry film about Sam Altman and Open AI, has been acquired by the indie distributor Neon after it was dropped by Amazon MGM Studios. Neon said Tuesday that it bought the film following a bidding…...
Hitachi breaks ground on $457 million facility
1+ week, 4+ day ago (123+ words) WSLS Hitachi breaks ground on $457 million facility Southside Virginia is seeing another major economic investment. AG Jay Jones highlights Danville's crime reduction efforts Healthwatch: How to stop tomorrow's stress from ruining tonight's sleep Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive…...